Five or more fruits and vegetable servings per day is the recommended magic number for health. MyPlate emphasizes the goal of half (50 percent) of the plate filled with fruits and vegetables.

Altheria Stokes was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes in 1998. Since then, she's been managing it by living a healthy lifestyle and medication.

Grains are a staple in most diets, but choosing whole grains over refined ones offers significant health benefits like ...

I am worried about my child’s nutrition. She is a good eater, but she does not seem to be getting a well-rounded diet. Should ...

The Getting Ahead Foundation has received a $3,000 grant from The Battram Community Fund (BCF) to support its “Getting Ahead with Nutrition” initiative. This grant was made possible ...

Founded in 2008 to connect communities to fresh produce available at farmers markets in their neighborhood, Concord-based ...

To demonstrate different ways you can incorporate this seasonal superstar, MyPlate is showcasing five easy recipes with pumpkin as the main ingredient. MyPlate encourages you to make half your ...

Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning. The most nutritious lunch follows the tried-and-true MyPlate guidelines, according to Caroline West Passerrello, registered ...

The Williams County Health Department (WCHD) has recently kicked off its annual MyPlate program with third graders at ...